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Bump, Baby & Beyond
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items From bump to baby & beyond — here’s your ultimate checklist for the hospital bag and postpartum recovery 💼👶💖 Pack smart, feel ready, and focus on what matters most.
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Hospital Bag! 💼
The Bump Needs! 🤰🏽
Prenatal 💊
Baby Care 👩🏽🍼
Hospital Bag! 💼
Going to the hospital can be nerve-racking, but plan ahead and you can have all your feel good essentials to make the experience more comfortable. Pack your bag between 36-38 weeks!
Game Changer. When I tell you these are simpler, these are simpler. Slip these on after birth or for postpartum bleeding — and let them do the rest!
Always Discreet Adult Postpartum Incontinence Underwear for Women - Maximum Protection - S/M - 19ct
You’re going to want to have some comfortable socks with grip on the bottom to move around your room and the hospital
Unboxme Warm & Cozy Ultra-Luxe Cloud Socks
A button up pajama is perfect for that overnight stay in the hospital. You’re going to want a top that’s easy for your baby to feed or quick skin to skin access.
Blessed Mom 2 Piece PJ Pant Set - Black/White
A good lotion to keep your skin hydrated. This lotion smells so yummy and it goes on thick giving you soft skin.
eos Shea Better 24H Moisture Body Lotion - Pink Champagne - 16oz
If you’re planning on breastfeeding, you’re going to want an easy access bra. This nursing bra is perfect and gives you a nice shape.
Momcozy Ultra Soft Wearable Pumping & Nursing Bra - Beige - M
Baby is going to need pictures entering this world!
Living Textiles Hello World Gift Set - Rainbow
You’re going to want a cute tote to pack your belongs in! This bag was too cute to pass up. Let everyone know you’re a mama and load it with hospital essentials or for outing snacks (don’t forget the diapers).
kifasyo Mom Mama Bag Tote for Hospital & Travel
The Bump Needs! 🤰🏽
A list of all the products I used on my belly and have zero stretch marks both pregnancies!
I used this belly oil for both of my pregnancies. It doesn’t have a strong smell and it’s a nice thick consistency.
Earth Mama Belly Oil for Dry Skin, 4 oz
Lather that belly with this butter 🧈
I used this belly butter on my bump throughout both pregnancies and I never had stretch marks. Must be working 🤷🏽♀️
Earth Mama Organics Belly Butter - 8oz
Another good bra is a bra you can pump in. This bra gives you the inserts to add your pump and you can go hands free.
kindred by Kindred Bravely Women's Sports Pumping & Nursing Bra - Twilight L: Maternity, Hands-Free, Light Support
You need a car seat to take baby home in. This is a set with a stroller. Very stylish and baby trend is a great brand.
Baby Trend Passport Switch 6-in-1 Modular PLUS Travel System - Madrid Green
Prenatal 💊
A good prenatal is a must! Depending on your health needs, here are some prenatals I’ve taken. I needed a high iron parental and I wanted a simple one I just take one pill a day! 💊
A 1 and done 💊. These are pretty big soft gel pills so keep in mind. I picked these because they have folic acid and DHA which is essential for the baby’s brain, eyes and nervous system. I had no side effects taking this pill. Definitely take it wit...
Nature Made Prenatal with Folic Acid + DHA, 60 Softgels
Take 4 a day 🐻. So these are the tasty “gummy bear” version of prenatal. I tried these because the brand had good reviews. These have omega-3 for the baby’s brain and eye health. BUT no iron.
SmartyPants Prenatal Plus Multivitamin & Omegas Gummies with Methylfolate, C, D3, B12 & Zinc - 90ct
Take 2 a day 💊. This prenatal has real food in it for nutrients. Instead of folic acid, it uses a form of folate your body can absorb more easily. The pills are on the bigger side so prepare for that. I would take it with food each time but it says ...
MegaFood Baby & Me 2 Prenatal Multi With Iron, Choline & Methylated Folate Vegetarian Tablets - 60ct
A 1 and done 💊. This is a prenatal I used due to its high iron. It’s also affordable!
Love the Bump Prenatal Once Daily
Baby Care 👩🏽🍼
Here’s a list of essentials you’ll need to take care of that newborn. Outside of your chosen diapers and wipes, I wanted to give you some additional necessities you’ll need once that baby comes home. 👩🏽🍼
This bathtub is perfect because it grows with your baby! You can prop your baby up and bathe. Tip: I like to wrap a thin blanket around my baby to keep him warm and comfortable in the bath!
The First Years Sure Comfort 4-in-1 Reclining Newborn to Toddler Baby Bathtub - White
If your baby is anything like mine, you’ll need some mittens to prevent them from scratching at their face or body!
Pro Goleem Muslin Baby Mittens 0-6 Months
You’ll need to trim those cute but sharp nails your newborn has. This is the perfect nail filer, I use this all the time!
Baby Nail Trimmer Electric 6 in 1 Grooming Kit (Blue)
Just get it, and the big one…..you’ll thank me later.
Aquaphor Baby Healing Ointment Advanced Therapy Skin Protectant - Dry Skin and Diaper Rash Ointment Jar - 14oz
I personally love these burp cloths because they’re so soft, a great size and you can use them for so many things outside of cleaning some spit up!
Orighty 8-Pack Coral Fleece Burp Cloths
Trust me, you’re going to need this. It will get the boogers out of baby’s nose!
Frida Baby Baby Nasal Aspirator NoseFrida The Snotsucker All-Natural Saline Nasal Spray - 12ct
Make sure to stock up on medicine so you don’t have to get it last minute.
Tylenol Infant Dye-Free General Pain Reliever - Cherry - 1 fl oz
I have a big box that I still use. These come in handy to clean baby’s tongue. 👅
Papablic Baby Tongue Cleaner, 40 Pack
All baby’s are different. A good swaddle blanket will help baby calm or you can use it for holding baby or even put it over baby’s carrier/car seat.
Muslin Swaddle Blankets for Newborn, 3 Pack Breathable Soft Receiving Blanket, Large 38 x 40 inches Swaddle Wrap Burping Clothes Diapers, Essentials Infant Shower Items, Toddler Gift (Fawn & Leaves)
Again all baby’s are different! I like using this sleep sack on my baby’s because it gave them space to move their feet as they grew and it’s so easy to put on them.
LullaBaby Double Dream Swaddle, 0-2 Months
This kit has all the grooming essentials! Get it!
Safety 1st Deluxe Nursery Healthcare & Grooming Kit - Pyramids Aqua